Chapter 3

Say You Won't Let Go

 

"Dad . . . please do not leave me." Yongsun was crying on her father's legs begging him to stay in their living room. She was aware that her father had committed something wrong, but she cannot live without him.

 

"Yongsun-ah, dad is sorry to leave you. I have no choice." He couldn't bear looking into his daughter's teary eyes. This is also the first time where he showed his weakness infront of his one and only daughter. He had no choice. Dead end. 

 

"What am I going to do with my life?" 

 

"Listen to me. You need to get married to Moonbyul. They can raise you."

 

"B-but I don't love her, dad. How could I get married with someone I never love?"

 

"My beautiful daughter. You don't need to love her, you need to survive in this cruel world."

 

"B-but dad . . . "

 

"No but. Be strong, Yongsun-ah! Trust me, one day, SM will belong to us if you listen to me." he cupped her faces, and wiped her tears away. 

 

The following day, her father was arrested. She didn't have any choice, but to follow her father's plan. Get married, keep calm and that day of her happiness will come. She's not a bad person, but it's a dead end situation. Either she got married, or die on the street. It's impossible for her not to hate The Moon Family. Why this world is so cruel.

 

Waking up from the same nightmare - losing her father, she breathed so hard. She still couldn't forget how she and her father were treated by The Moon Family. She had to remind herself - Be Patient. She got up with an uneasy feeling on Monday morning because of the nightmare. It's yet another week of pretentious, but this week would be different. She dressed up herself in CEO attire, and put on some make up - full of charisma. She needed to feel ready. This friday, there will be CEO Nomination Day. Right now, she's just a proxy CEO to replace Mr. Moon - but it didn't mean she is the CEO with full power. yet. This week was important to her, and her whole life depended on it. It's also the week that she had been waiting for - a good bye to Moonbyul.   

 

Eating breakfast together with her spouse, she did her best not to get annoyed by Moonbyul who keep bragging her about her experience in the Amusement Park. Sometimes she would feel bad for Moonbyul, but Moonbyul had too much priviledge. Moonbyul can have everything in the whole world, and she didn't even feel remorse about it. For example, Yongsun's life. Therefore, Yongsun didn't really feel bad at all. There's hatred.

 

"You know, the rides were awesome! I wish next time you can go with me!" 

 

"I am busy though. You can go with nanny and Taehyung again if you want." she replied, but she didn't even look at Byul and kept drinking coffee while reading the newspaper. 

 

"But it will be fun! trust me." Moonbyul still insisted. 

 

"I am busy."

 

". . . Okay." Moonbyul pouted and looked like she's about to cry. Taehyung who saw the situation from behind came to Moonbyul and tried to calm her down. 

 

"We can go there again next time together, no worry!" He tried to make her happy again. 

 

"Without Yongsun, it will be the same like last time." 

 

"Noona, can't you just go with her? she seems sad." Taehyung looked at Yongsun with a puppy face.

 

"Well, there's important meeting this friday, and I need to prepare alot for it. You can take her out if you want, as long as the nanny is assisting then I am fine."

 

"Hmm..it will be difficult then because tomorrow, Wheein-ssi is going back to visit her hometown in Jeonju till Thursday." He tried to think hard on possibilities.

 

"Can we follow Wheenanny then?" Moonbyul suddenly asked, and Taehyung wasn't sure on the idea. 

 

"You can go." Yongsun said, and it surprised Taehyung alot on how fast she made the decision. 

 

"REALLY?" Both Moonbyul and Taehyung exclaimed at the same time. 

 

"Sure. Just make sure she come back before Friday because she also needs to join that meeting." Yongsun's eyes were still fixed on the newspaper, well it didn't really matter to her anyway.

 

"Meeting?" Taehyung asked because it's rare to see Moonbyul joined any professional things like that as so far her condition was confidential. 

 

"Oh, nothing important. Just want her to meet some people." 

 

Moonbyul was exceptionally happy that day for a fact that she will be able to follow Wheein to her hometown. She loves Strawberry, and would love to experience the farm itself. So far, she only heard about it from Wheein but she really eagered to know more about it. 

 

"Wheenanny!" Moonbyul clinged onto Wheein the moment she stepped in the mansion. 

 

"Yongsun allows me to go your hometown!! Let's pack!" Wheein was surprised to hear that. When did I allow you guys to go with me. 

 

"You sure? I am going to with my sister too, not me alone though." Wheein didn't really want Moonbyul to go as Soojung was also going, and Soojung had no clue about the condition of SM CEO family. She hesitated, but it would upset the girl for sure if Wheein rejected.

 

"Please. I am bored to death here! Take me with you!" Taehyung near the situation chuckled with Moonbyul's clingy behavior on Wheein. 

 

"Wheein-ssi, just take us with you!" Another surprised for Wheein that Taehyung is joining too. She wasn't sure if her parents would like it if there's a boy step foot in their house. Her parents would be super eager to dig out about Taehyung. 

 

"Who said you are also joining?" Wheein pouted at Taehyung.

 

"Because Moonbyul noona is going, and I am too!" Taehyung tried to defend back, and well, he kind of wanted to go too for a hidden reason. 

 

". . . but." Wheein couldn't think of a reason to logically reject them. "I heard from my sister that there'll be CEO nomination day this Friday, no? Isn't that important for Moonbyul unnie to join." Taehyung was kind of taken back to hear that because Yongsun just said it's nothing important. 

 

"Well, I also heard about that from Yongsun noona, but she said as long as Moonbyul noona is back before friday and it shall be fine." For a minute there, Taehyung had a doubt about Yongsun. He had been living with The Moon Family for almost his entire life, and Mr. Moon used to tell him about Yongsun's family, and it's accurate to say he had doubt on Yongsun sometimes but he didn't have any rights to speak out. He decided in his mind that he would rather stay in Seoul, and keep eyes at Yongsun on whatever she was planning to do. "I change my mind now, just take Moonbyul noona with you! I will stay here to take care of the house." 

 

"That's better...." Wheein was relieved that Taehyung would not be joining, otherwise she would be dead from her parents' interview.

 

"Does that mean you agree to let me go! let's pack now! please!" Wheein coudn't help but smiled at Moonbyul's cuteness. On the bright side, maybe it's also good for Moonbyul to enjoy the view rather than just stay home. It's time she get to fly as a free bird.

 

On the way to Jeonju through train, it was a fun experience for Moonbyul. First of all, it's her first time riding in a train - not her usual transportation. Secondly, she had new friend goes by the name of Krystal even though Wheein kept telling that it's Soojung, but Moonbyul prefered Krystal more. Moonbyul found Krystal cute. They got along quite well as Krystal did alot of aegyo for both of them. Lastly, she felt safe travelling with Wheein knowing that Wheein would be there for now in this new surroundings. On the other hand, Krystal was almost shocked to learn about Moonbyul but her sister told her to keep calm, also listen to the stories from her sister did help her to disgest the information. After 1 hour on the train, Soojung slept because she was tired from shooting MV as her debut was coming super near. Only Wheein and Moonbyul were awake. They didn't really talk because Moonbyul was busy enjoying the view from the window. 

 

Once they arrived in Wheein's house, Soojung was excited and went directly to her parents' arms. It's been a long time since she last saw them. Wheein and Moonbyul walked behind her, and Wheein was ready to introduce Moonbyul to them, at least to ease their curiousity on the new guest. 

 

"Umma! Appa!" Soojung ran into their arm, and they hugged her back. After few second, her mother started poking Soojung's head "Aigoo! you brat! Without your sister, maybe you would forever stay in Seoul!"

 

"Who's that?" Wheein's father saw Moonbyul, and he asked both of them innocently.

 

"Well, long story. I will explain you once we are inside." Wheein smiled at them fondly, and they went inside the house together.

 

Wheein explained them everything about her job, and how she got to know Moonbyul. They were not really surprised about it, but they instead welcome Moonbyul as if Moonbyul was their daughter. They felt bad that Moonbyul didn't have parents anymore. After that talk, they call Moonbyul 'daughter', and Moonbyuk gladly called them back 'daddy' and 'mommy'. The gathering was warm, and Moonbyul was able to adapt in quite quick thanks to Wheein. 

 

Then they started cooking dinner together, it's been one of Wheein family's culture that we would cook dinner together as a family. Moonbyul was part of that, and she kinda helped in that even though Soojung would also assist. During the dinner, Moonbyul expressed to them that she wanted to harvest the strawberry tomorrow as for now it's already dark, and she couldn't fully see the view. They agree to let her do that tomorrow, and Wheein also prepared seperate agenda for Moonbyul that she lets take out to the town to visit. 

 

"So, where will Moonbyul sleep tonight?" Mr. Jung raised the question as he looked at his watch that showed 8PM already. 

 

"Aigoo. Since Soojung is back, there's no space in our house." 

 

"Maybe she can stay with me in my barn house. I mean I have ton of space left there." 

 

"You have your own house, Wheenanny?" Moonbyul asked innocently.

 

"Yes, just next to the strawberry farm. Once you wake up, the view is the best over there, unnie!"

 

"Yay! I will sleep there then!"

 

Right then, they cleaned the table and washed dishes together - well, Soojung did most of the job because her parents insisted her to do that as she was far away from home for quite a long time. Moonbyul couldn't really help much but she just ate the strawberry that her new parents harvested today. She loves everything about this family.

 

Then they started watching TV together, and Soojung came up with the idea of talent show immidiately. Soojung wanted to show off her skills that she learned so far from her trainee life.

 

"I will give you a small teaser of my debut song in f(x)!" then she started dancing and singing to LaChaTa confidently. After that they all cheered for her. Wheein was so proud to see her sister's confidence, and relieved that her dream is coming true soon. Moonbyul also found Soojung super talent as she showed her skills.

 

"How about Wheein? Sing for us too!" Mrs. Jung insisted Wheein to also show her talent.

 

"me? I need guitar then." Then Mr. Jung went to his room, and came back with a guitar. Mr. Jung loved playing guitar as a hobby, and he taught Wheein alot about it since she was young. Singing was also his favorite.

 

"I may not be as good as that brat, but I will do my best." As Wheein sister, Soojung pouted at her while glaring. As Wheein took the guitar, she then started playing and singing at the same. 

 

The way you talk always mysteriously stays near my ears
My face grows red (and my heart gets excited)

Inside the square bus
I faintly hear a well-known song
At some point (falling into you)

What’s there to think about?
Wanna walk together now? (boy)

You know but pretend you don’t, I fall in love
Wanna take the subway or walking in the rain

Between the clouds, as if it’s slippery and slowly
We are already walking

ttu tturu ttururuttu ttururu
ttu tturu ru Walking in that lane
ttu tturu ttururuttu ttururu
ttu tturu ru Walking in that lane~ 

 

As soon as she finished the part, they all cheered for her so loud. Soojung was surprised by her sister's talent. 

 

"What is this? You sure she didn't get training on her vocal?" Soojung teases her sister. 

 

"I guess she takes after me!" Mr. Jung proudly claimed his daughter's talent. His wife laughed, and hit his shoulder.

 

"I wish you also inherit that to me, or that I won't have to train so hard!" Soojung complained at her parents cutely.

 

Moonbyul found herself smiled at Wheein unknowingly. She wondered to herself why does her nanny have to be so perfect. Wheein can do everything, and Moonbyul likes every bit about it. After the gathering, they started seperating to sleep. For Wheein and Moonbyul, they walked to Wheein's barn together. During the walk, Moonbyul couldn't help but love the view of the sky. It's full of star, and it's a rare view in Seoul. 

 

"Woah! the sky is amazing! Look!" 

 

"You love stars?" Wheein looked at Moonbyul and asked her.

 

"Stars? I love it!" 

 

"Since you name means star, and it's fair then." Wheein smiled at her. It's the first time Byul understood the meaning of her name. She loves stars now. 

 

Just then they reached her barn house, and went into together. Moonbyul noticed there's alot of paintings in the barn house. She automatically walked to the painting, and looked at them peacefully. There're painting of mountain view, sea view, forest, night sky and portrait of her family. 

 

"You love them?" Wheein walked from behind, and asked Moonbyul. 

 

"Yes, it's wonderful!" 

 

"If you love it, I can draw and paint your portrait also!" 

 

"Really! draw draw! I love!" Moonbyul excited looked at Wheein. 

 

"I promise I will do that next week, haha! we have alot of plan for tomorrow, remember?" 

 

"Okie!" Moonbyul exclaimed happily.

 

"Anyway unnie, you don't mind sharing the bed with me, right?" 

 

"That's ok! I am quite scared to sleep alone at new place anyway!" 

 

As Wheein helped Moonbyul take shower, and then Wheein told Moonbyul to sleep first since Wheein also needed to take shower for herself too. As Moonbyul was waiting, she didn't stay still on the bed. She went around the barn house, and explored it. 

 

"Unnie, it's already 11PM! let's sleep already!" Wheein was coming out the bathroom, and yawned while calling Moonbyul. 

 

"Ok!" 

 

Then Moonbyul moved to lay on the bed with Wheein. As she turned to Wheein, she can feel her own heartbeat. She enjoyed watching Wheein sleeping. Wheein could feel someone was watching her, so she opened her eyes and saw Moonbyul was watching her. 

 

"You scared me! just sleep already, unnie!" 

 

"Wheein-ah! Since you are the last person I see before sleeping, does it mean I love you?" Moonbyul asked the girl innocently. Wheein on the other hand chuckled by her innocence.

 

"Unnie, that's not what I mean. Love is not as easy to explain as that!" Wheein explained while still laying down on the bed. 

 

"No, I'm pretty sure I love you!" Moonbyul started auguing. 

 

"Aigoo unnie! you cannot love me!" Wheein smiled and teased the girl.

 

"Why not?" Moonbyul was sad and pouted at Wheein.

 

"You are already married, unnie! It's not right for you to love me again!" Wheein teased again.

 

"One day, I will marry you! Just wait for me!" Moonbyul almost got up and shower her strong willingness infront of Wheein.

 

"Right, I will wait then." Wheein yawned again, and she lose consciousness as it's been a long day for her already. Moonbyul couldn't help but admire the beautiful view infront of her. That night, they slept facing each other. 

 

The next day come.

It's the day that Moonbyul was waiting for. For the whole morning, Moonbyul harvested strawberry with her new parents, and Wheein. Soojung on the other hand was still lazing out in the house, and didn't bother to help. Moonbyul felt very happy to help out though most of time, she would harvest and eat them at the same time. She definitely enjoyed this moment right now.

 

In the afternoon, Wheein took her to the Hanok Village where there's alot of tradition korean house, and they both dressed in Hanbok to take picture together, and fit in the theme there. Moonbyul loves dressing in Hanbok walking in that area. Then they both visited street food place where they can eat random street food. It's not usual for Moonbyul to eat street food but she loved it so much here. Within a blink, 4 hours passed by so fast, and they would need to go back to Seoul tomorrow morning - back to normal life all over again, at least for Moonbyul case. Moonbyul spent the last dinner with happiness with the family together, and she's never felt such fulfilled before. She'd forever felt grateful that they accept them, and love her as their daughter.

 

Before sleeping, she once again annoyed Wheein, who is already sleepy and midway to her dreamland. 

 

"Just wait, Wheenanny!"

 

"Wait for what unnie?" 

 

"I will marry you!" 

 

"yes right, I will wait." 

 

"I will tell Yongsun once I am back! just wait there!" Moonbyul was waiting for a reply, but it seemed like Wheein couldn't hear as she could hear her snoring already. 

 

"Trust me, I will make it happen~" Moonbyul smiled at herself, and closed her eyes off to dreamland too. 

 

Same time in Seoul

"Unnie! you drink too much already!" Hwasa's been pleading the girl infront of her to stop drinking. It's just tuesday night, yet it's almost as Friday night. Hwasa was called by Yongsun to come to a club together.

 

"Just one more drink! I promise!" Yongsun smiled, and she took another sip. 

 

"Why are you so happy today? It's pretty unusual to see you this way." Hwasa asked the girl frankly. Hwasa noticed everything about Yongsun, she knows Yongsun is not happy about her life everyday.

 

"Because Hyejin-ah, my misery will come to an end soon! I will put down The Moon Family! The moment I have been waiting for is coming!" Hwasa knew Yongsun is drink, but she's sure Yongsun was speaking the truth. Yongsun told Hwasa about her plan, and she's the only person that Yongsun trusted.

 

"You sure it will make you happy, unnie?" Hwasa needed to know if doing all of this would make her happy at the end of the day, or it's just a worthless revenge over power.

 

"It will be! for sure it will!" Yongsun argued and took another sip once again. It's been her 10th soju bottles. As she took this last sip, she felt heavy and laid on Hwasa unconsicously with tears flowing from her eyes. 

 

"Just make sure you don't hurt yourself unnie." Hwasa said her last word, and patted Yongsun's head fondly. If Yongsun's hurt, she knew she would get hurt too. Yongsun already suffered enough. One-sided love is .

 

Today is the last day already, and Moonbyul didn't want to leave.

 

She even came up with excuse that she was sick and couldn't get up to go to Seoul, but Wheein dragged her out. Too obvious. After a while, they already packed their stuff, and ready to leave after 3 of them hugged Mr. and Mrs. Jung. 

 

"Visit us again in the future, Byul-ah!" Mrs. Jung patted her shoulder.

 

"I want too!" Moonbyul smiled at her warmly and dragged by Wheein. 

 

"Let's go! the cab is here!" Wheein whined at Moonbyul to leave, and waved to her parents lastly.

 

Soojung on the other hand was already in the cab with her sunglasses. Wheein stared at her sister the entire time for acting all princess once again.

 

That Night

Moonbyul couldn't shut up about her experience in Jeonju, and she had been bragging the good time to Taehyung. He felt gald that she was having a blast after all. She even told him that she would marry Wheein, but Taehyung didn't take it serious. 

 

Moonbyul walked into Yongsun room happily after eating dinner with Taehyung. She knocked on the door, and went in by herself without waiting for response.

 

"Yongsunieee"

 

"What's up?" Yongsun was busy on her computer - preparing for something. 

 

"I want to marry Wheein!" Moonbyul announced at Yongsun. 

 

"Where did that come from?" Yongsun was taken back and looked at Moonbyul. 

 

"Wheein didn't believe I can marry her! Actually I can, right?" 

 

"Yes, you can. Just follow me tomorrow at the meeting. You can marry anyone you want after that." Yongsun didn't really care anymore. All Moonbyul had to do was to follow the plan. "Just be yourself tomorrow." she looked back at her computer and smirked abit. 

 

 

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chocochipc00kie
#1
My main ship is Moonsun and i admit i had to adjust to Yong being that harsh to Byul. But you presented gave valid reasons for her actions. Also loved how wheebyul relationship progressed. Thanks for this!!!

Also the hwasun ship is timely now :p
Stream Destiny!!!
zetyaffendy #2
Chapter 2: I read again for the third time... :)
marichii
#3
Chapter 5: I read this fic again and it's one of the best ones so far.
seuproblema
#4
Chapter 5: This is so perfect *-* the ending and all the story, I read all in a blink. Hope you write more fics, I love them!! :3
katmieu0926 #5
Chapter 5: Gosh I wish this was longer....
RielleB #6
Interesting plot! I really wish it was longer so that I could have more wheebyul fluff in Wheein's hometown :) keep on writing, author-nim!!
qdolphinz
#7
Chapter 5: thank you so much for writing this!!! so glad everyone got their happy ending. wheebyul is love ;) <3
lala_mcshipper #8
Chapter 5: Awwww, this is so so so sweet, pretty sure I cried a couple times reading this. THANK YOU, I love it :)
chibey143 #9
Chapter 5: wow, this is new and unique!
yongsun as antagonist character, whoaa..
author-nim you're cool!
eonnifan
#10
Chapter 5: not expect this story just a short story XD
finally~~
"She's not here" well... taehyung doesnt wrong tho lol